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lying

[lahy-ing] / ˈlaɪ ɪŋ /


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"And he's just been caught doing and saying all of these things... consistently, he's been lying about all of his behavior and the things that he's done."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After calling the vest-adorned dog on stage and joking that she would bite Clark, he bellowed, “Is she lying, too?”

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

And change doesn’t need to be taken lying down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

According to Platner, Fifield is lying on all counts.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“I am lying on the beach, licking an icicle pop and feeling the sunshine on my nose,” said Duane.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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